Brittany is a junior copywriter at Walrus in NYC after graduating from Creative Circus in Atlanta. At the time of this post her portfolio is still 100% student spec and 1000% hilarious. If you’ve got a smartphone, don’t miss her “Chicken Cooker” app (a holiday must-have). And be sure to follow her @thisoldshirt Instagram account. So good.
Portfolio: brittanykittredge.com
Ricky is a senior copywriter at Suckle in Denver. All kinds of smart work on his site including projects for Lottery Scratchers and some killer outdoor boards (don’t miss his first project for Colorado Crisis Services, awesome). Because this is MC, we had to feature Ricky’s side project “The Idea-O-Meter” (above) because it’s just so perfectly copywriter. And so true.
Portfolio: rickylambertdotcomwastaken.com
Eric is a copywriter/CD/managing partner at The New BLK in Omaha. Lots of killer work on his site for well-known brands like Airbnb and Nissan, and smaller brands like Lucky Bucket Brewing Co. (above) and Omaha’s Brickway Brewery. So cool to get to see a great book filled with work that most of us (outside of Nebraska) wouldn’t normally get to see. Dig it.
Portfolio: ericgautschi.com
Jane is a long-time freelance copywriter/CD in Orlando (but willing to travel). She’s worked with an eclectic mix of clients over the years, including Turner Classic Movies, Shutterfly, NBA City, CIBC Bank (North America), Cable & Wireless (Grand Cayman Island), and the North American Veterinary Community (above). Always interesting to see the difference between how a permalance creative executes their site (aiming for clients) versus an agency or in-house creative (aiming for a job). Dig it.
Portfolio: rightcreative.com
Ben is a senior creative at TBWA\Manchester. Since his last post on MC (07.23.2015), he’s been busy. He’s got a killer-looking site (Squarespace), including an awesome video reel landing page. Love all of the amazing characters in his portfolio, from Neal the Sofaworks sloth, to New Westland Safelawn’s Lawn Man (above), to Glen the rentalcars.com Rental Car guru, to Ben’s dog who dances to Def Leppard (not kidding). Time for an update!
Portfolio: bennypee.com
Kevin is a copywriter for Mintz + Hoke (Hartford, CT agency) living in Boston. His book is in that half-produced/half-spec stage that’s so interesting to see. What’s it going to look like in one year? Stay tuned!
Portfolio: kevinmacpheedotcomwastaken.com
Eduardo is a copywriter/CD from Spain who’s been living and working in Chicago for the past six years—and is currently at DDB Chicago. Lots of cool outdoor and experiential stuff on his site, including projects for Mexico.com (above) and MINI (love the chairlift). Which makes sense, because he also has a second Behance site showing off his art, design and sculpture projects. Love it.
Portfolio: behance.net/eduportfolio
Matt is a copywriter in Albuquerque on the hunt for his next thing. Love the strategic write-ups for his projects, titled “Consider This.” Short, to the point, great way to set things up. Also dig that Matt includes #1 Failures for each job he’s had on his Experience page—along with three things he’s learned (down at the bottom). Super smart site, all the way around. Except for his Jokes video. That’s good and dumb.
Portfolio: getmattbenjamin.com
Mike is a copywriter/CD at FCB in Chicago. Since his last post on MC a year ago, Mike has added a St. Louis Children’s TV campaign, an Illinois Tourism TV campaign and some other Illinois-made videos and OOH to his site. But his favorite update is an Illinois Tourism print ad in Sports Illustrated congratulating his beloved Cubs for winning the World Series (published in the World Series commemorative issue). Yessssss.
Portfolio: thismikebeamer.com
Max is a new copywriter on the hunt for his first copywriting gig after recently “matriculating” from San Diego Portfolio School. (Max’s word, not MC’s. Nice.) What’s more fun than that? His student portfolio features six spec campaigns at the time of this post, including the above for Happy Socks. Adorbs.
Portfolio: maxreinhardt.carbonmade.com
Ruben is a junior copywriter at Nylon in Lisbon, Portugal. His site is hosted on Behance, which seems to be a more popular portfolio platform in other countries than here in the US (where Squarespace is king). Nothing MC loves to see more than new copywriter portfolios, doesn’t matter where from. Fresh ideas are fresh ideas.
Portfolio: behance.net/Quarterbackdeideias
James is a writer/director at Storyfarm in Baltimore. Since his last post on MC (08.07.14), he’s been busy. From James: “After years of working as a Creative Director at big agencies like Crispin and Saatchi, I decided to pursue my dream of directing commercials myself. I moved to Baltimore and took over the creative and directing duties for a film production company called Storyfarm. With my advertising experience, combined with Storyfarm’s production capabilities, we’ve created an interesting niche for ourselves as a hybrid ad agency/production company. Now I’m writing and directing content directly for clients, usually without an agency go-between.” Dig it.
Portfolio: jamesmaravetz.com
Dave is an architect in NYC who’s changing careers to copywriting. He’s got five spec campaigns on his site as of this post—and the first one for HGTV (above) is a perfect example of how to turn something you know well into an awesome spec campaign. Nice. Can’t wait to see where Dave lands!
Portfolio: daverutherfordcw.com
Chiyeung is a recent Creative Circus grad who’s now at Deutsch NY. What kind of student book do you need to land at an awesome shop like Deutsch out of school? This is your chance to find out. (Hint: it’s great.) Love the crazy mix of spec clients. Starts with the Archdiocese of New York (above), ends with Playboy Magazine and Under Armor. Nice.
Portfolio: chiyeunglau.com
Randy is a new copywriter on the hunt for his first full-time gig after graduating from Savannah College of Art & Design (congrats!) in the spring and finishing up an extended internship with VML in Kansas City. Really great, strategic student work all over his portfolio from SCAD. Also, don’t miss the NAPA project he worked on while at VML, including Old Car Champion Facebook posts (above). Super fun idea.
Portfolio: randywritesstuff.com
Ryan is a senior copywriter/ACD in Los Angeles on the hunt for new opportunities in LA and beyond. Bunch of cool projects for Starbucks on his site, plus work for Hotel Irvine, Toll Roads of Orange County, Circle K, Thermador, and Village Inn (above). Good times.
Portfolio: ryansimonson.com
Since his last post on MC almost five years ago (11.14.12), Kapil has added some killer projects to his already killer portfolio. Blind Lucky, a “proof of concept for a feature disguised as a short,” Comma womenswear, Strellson menswear, and a PlayStation concept book that goes way deeper than shoot-em-up (above). Love it.
Portfolio: kapilkachru.com
Flora is a new copywriter in Los Angeles after graduating from Portfolio Studio San Diego (congrats!), on the hunt for her first junior agency gig. Love seeing new writer books: Flora’s got all kinds of killer ideas and writing on her site for a fun variety of clients, from total student spec Little Trees Air Fresheners to big brands like Kiehl’s. Dig it.
Portfolio: astoldbyflora.com
John is a copywriter who just moved to Brooklyn from Boston (where he spent time at Arnold Boston and MMB), on the hunt for freelance or full-time. Bunch of cool projects on his site for brands like Subway, Toyota, Jack Daniel’s, and New Balance. Don’t miss his not-so-sweet campaign for Sweet Baby Ray’s (above, brutal). Excited to see where John lands!
Portfolio: johngeany.com
Alan is a senior copywriter in Dallas on the hunt for freelance or full-time. Since his last post on MC way back on 01.30.10, his book is 100% new—including projects for McDonald’s, Wells Fargo, 7-11, and a whole page of hand modeling. (Nice hands!) Definitely time for an update.
Portfolio: alanmccoy.com
Kelly Jensen, Recruiting Manager at TracyLocke, is on the hunt for a senior copywriter, mid-level copywriter, junior copywriter, senior art director, mid-level art director, and junior art director, to join their team in Wilton, Connecticut (north of NYC). So basically, if you’re a super talented creative of any type and down with Connecticut (beautiful, BTW), Kelly is looking for you! From TracyLocke:
Senior Copywriter/Mid-level Copywriter
We are brand experience designers. Using design thinking, we craft brand experiences that create value at every relevant touchpoint. From in-store merchandising, digital/social/mobile applications and retailer initiatives to local marketing, packaging development and content creation, our purpose is to get consumers and shoppers to buy into your brand and purchase your product.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Other Creative Team Openings
Are you collaborative, passionate about the creative process and looking to develop cutting-edge work in the technology sector? We are currently looking for:
Qualified candidates have an online portfolio of relevant work samples, agency experience (or agency internship for entry-level/junior positions), and relevant degree or have completed a portfolio school program. Experience working in an IAT a huge plus.
Qualifications
To apply for Senior Copywriter/Mid-level Copywriter: Click here
To apply for any of the Other Creative Team Openings: Click here
Jo Hoyos from The Community (La Comunidad) in Miami is on the hunt for a senior copywriter. From Jo:
“Here’s what we’re looking for:
Send your portfolio to: work@thecommunityus.com
Tara Muscarella, Sr. Creative Recruiter at Hill Holiday in Boston, is on the hunt for a mid-level copywriter. From Hill Holiday:
Opportunity:
Day-to-day:
Experience:
For more info or to apply, email: creative@hhcc.com
Jeff is a freelance senior writer/ACD in Chicago. It’s been over two years since his last post on MC (04.23.15), so way past time for an update. Don’t miss his Bud Light page, featuring Conan (“Vroom-vroom party starter” heh-heh) and “Dude Vegas.” MC has but one word. Dude.
Portfolio: jeffoswaldwriter.com
Elyssa Feliciano, Talent Associate at SimpliSafe in Boston, is on the hunt for a senior copywriter. From SimpliSafe:
You …write. You write often. Deliriously. You obsess over nuances of word choice (even when your art director thinks it doesn’t matter). You turn phrases over, around, upon themselves, until they sing. You look for and see stories where no one else would. Because you know that narrative is the most powerful force on earth. And you know how to use it.
We …are a team of bold copywriters, designers, strategists, engineers, UX researchers, data junkies and product visionaries based in downtown Boston. Over the past ten years, we’ve quietly transformed home security from an outdated and unfriendly industry to something elegant, thoughtful, and beautifully designed. We’ve taken on the industry behemoths, we’re winning, and we want you to join us on our march to victory.
What will you do? SimpliSafe is growing incredibly fast and we need a world-class wordsmith to lead the charge when it comes to the written word. That’s where you come in. Every day here is a little different—we’re fast-paced and fast-moving—but your main responsibilities include:
What skills do you have?
To apply: Follow this link and do the thing you’re best at: get our attention and persuade us.”
Ok, this is a new one for MC, but super cool(er). Nicole Waisman, Talent Acquisition Coordinator at YETI coolers in Austin, is on the hunt for a writer. From Nicole: “At YETI, you will have the opportunity to create something extraordinary. You will make a real impact because you are the type of person who thrives on cutting a sustainable path.
The Copywriter will work as a collaborative part of YETI’s award-winning Creative Services team and is responsible for crafting the voice of the brand across multiple touch points, including digital media (yeti.com, emails, and digital advertising), physical consumer experiences (retail and events), product naming and packaging, PR efforts, and internal projects. The Copywriter will also act as a mentor to other copywriters on the team, ensuring a consistent brand voice. The copywriter is expected to actively contribute to the development of new ideas and create polished, final deliverables whether working solo or with other creatives.
A look at your day-to-day
Now for a little bit about you….
Perks At YETI? We’ve got ya covered…
For more info or two apply: Click here
Andrei is a designer/art director who is moving to Portland, OR in September. From Andrei: “I’m a conceptual designer and an art director, making things in advertising, branding, interactive design and all the gray areas in between. Originally from Moscow, Russia I moved to the US 12 years ago. I started my career in Milwaukee, WI as a brand art director. Last six years I spent in Chicago and I’m currently working at Cramer-Krasselt on Porsche, Corona, and Edward Jones. While I absolutely loved my time in Chicago and CK, my wife and I are jumping into a new adventure this September and we are moving to Portland, OR.” Can’t wait to see where Andrei lands!
Portfolio: andreis.co
Brian is a freelance senior copywriter in Los Angeles. So much good stuff on his site for clients like The Venetian, Kelley Blue Book, Autotrader, Honda, and Jack-In-The-Box. Don’t miss “Advanced Burrito” (above). The casting. The delivery. So funny. Can’t. Stop. Watching.
Portfolio: cargocollective.com/brianhallisey
Cameron is a freelance writer/CD in Austin. He’s the son of Guy Day (co-founder of Chiat/Day) and the “PAST” page on his site is a who’s-who list of amazing clients and agencies. Clicking through his work, you see why—great writing all over the place. So what does MC choose to feature? A grocery bag, of course! It just perfectly sums up what a copywriter’s portfolio should be about. You may spend 30 years writing the hell out of everything from Super Bowl TV to Rolling Stone print, but in the end it’s that grocery bag you nailed that makes it to the top. Great writing is great writing, no matter where it appears. Love it.
Portfolio: iamcameronday.com
Rebecca is a copywriter at R/GA in NYC. Love the headline on her site: “Copywriter—my Art Director didn’t help me with this.” (Ha! Just own it.) Her book is in that place that’s so fun to see, half student and half produced work—already got some cool projects for Verizon and Mercedes. Can’t wait to see what she does next!
Portfolio: rwangaroo.com